Custodian - Artesia High School bei Artesia Public School District

DATE POSTED:  September 5, 2025

BEGINNING DATE:  Immediately

Position Summary:

The School Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and other school facilities, as well as performing minor maintenance tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and wax floors in classrooms, hallways, and common areas
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, replenish supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper)
• Empty trash and recycling bins and dispose of waste properly
• Dust and clean furniture, windows, blinds, walls, and other surfaces
• Set up and break down furniture and equipment for events or activities
• Perform minor repairs (e.g., replace light bulbs, fix door handles, unclog sinks/toilets)
• Monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for basic functionality
• Ensure building security by locking doors and windows after hours
• Respond to emergency cleanups (e.g., spills, bodily fluids)
• Report safety hazards, needed repairs, or incidents to appropriate personnel

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior custodial or janitorial experience desirable
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety practices
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/Walking: Frequently (up to 8 hours/day)
• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Climbing/Balancing: Ability to use ladders and stairs
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling: Regularly throughout the day
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of arms, hands, and wrists for cleaning tasks
• Vision: Must be able to see to perform cleaning tasks and operate equipment safely
• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoors in school facilities, with occasional outdoor tasks (e.g., snow removal, groundskeeping)
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, dust, and potential safety hazards
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or during school holidays depending on needs

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Complete the entire application ONLINE to be considered for this position (current employees of the Artesia Public Schools should use the INTERNAL application.
• Resume and reference letters are optional

REQUIREMENTS:  The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Report ($44.00 fee)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.  If due to a disability, you are currently unable to perform any of the job duties identified in this job description, advise the personnel department of that condition.  The personnel department will make a determination whether a reasonable accommodation can be made in these job duties and procedures to address that disability.

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